Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) went 2-for-3 with a grand slam, an additional RBI, and two walks in a rehab game on Tuesday. Marte looks to be recovered from his oblique strain as he clobbered a grand slam in his first rehab game. The 23-year-old was off to a strong start with the Reds before the injury. He was hitting .294/.342/.515 with three homers and four stolen bases in 73 plate appearances. He flashed his elite raw power with a 116.7 mph home run and also owns the best strikeout rate of his young career at 16.4 percent. Marte still has incredible upside with his blend of power, speed, and contact. Although the Reds' infield still seems a tad crowded, he is worth adding in at least deep-mixed leagues for corner-infield depth as he nears his return to the big leagues.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) went 0-for-4 in his first rehab game with Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday. That will be the first of five rehab games in a row for Marte, according to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Marte has been on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique since May 7. The 23-year-old got off to an effective start before then, hitting .294/.342/.515 with three home runs, 17 RBI, 10 runs scored, and four steals in 73 plate appearances. The Reds haven't found a solution at the hot corner in Marte's absence, meaning he should receive plenty of playing time when he comes back.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday, MLB.com reports. Earlier in May, Marte felt something was off when trying to make a throw to first base after fielding a ground ball, and further testing revealed he had a grade two oblique strain. Marte has been out since, and just last week, he returned to live action, appearing in three games for the Reds' affiliate in the Arizona Complex League. He played a few games at third base and one at designated hitter. The decision to have him begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga is encouraging, as it shows signs of progression from the injury. Marte could slot back in as the primary third baseman for the Reds, as Jeimer Candelario was designated for assignment earlier this week. In 73 plate appearances with the Reds this season, Marte is slashing .294/.342/.515 with three home runs, 10 runs scored, and 17 RBI.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday. Marte has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a left-oblique injury, but the 23-year-old Dominican infielder could be ready to rejoin the major-league roster by next week if he avoids setbacks while playing in minor-league games this weekend. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to consider snagging him off the waiver wire now, as he could step back in as Cincy's primary third baseman when he's activated from the 10-day injured list. That would be bad news for Santiago Espinal. Marte got a late start to the 2025 season due to injury, which is why he's played in only 19 games, but he was sporting a strong .294/.342/.515 slash line with three homers, 17 RBI, 10 runs and four steals in 73 plate appearances before his oblique injury.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte's (oblique) follow-up MRI exam has been moved up to May 27 from June 4 because the team's medical staff has been pleased with his progress from a left-oblique strain. The results of Marte's MRI exam could determine the next step in his recovery. The Reds placed the 23-year-old infielder on the 10-day injured list on May 7, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) and Jeimer Candelario (back) are both still on the IL as well, so it's possible that Marte will see regular playing time again at third base if he's able to make it back sooner than later. The Dominican infielder was hitting a strong .294/.342/.515 at the time of his injury with an .857 OPS, three home runs, 17 RBI, 10 runs scored and four stolen bases in his 68 at-bats. Santiago Espinal should continue to benefit at third until one of the three return.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that infielder Noelvi Marte (oblique) has a Grade 2 left-oblique strain and will be out for a while. Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup, and he will not be ready to rejoin the Reds when he's eligible to return on May 15. The Reds are also without Jeimer Candelario (back) and Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back), so their depth on the infield is being tested early in 2025. Santiago Espinal is starting at the hot corner and is batting fifth on Wednesday against Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes. Fantasy managers in NL-only leagues will see increased value from Espinal in the short term with regular playing time. Marte was hitting a solid .294 (20-for-68) in the early going with three homers, 17 RBI and four steals, but when he returns (could be a month-plus), regular playing time might not be available.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville. Marte was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to an oblique strain but will now miss at least the next two weeks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status while he is sidelined, but given his injury, he will likely remain sidelined longer than the 10-day period. After a disappointing 2024 campaign, Marte enjoyed a strong start to the 2025 season, holding a .294/.342/.515 slash line with three home runs and four stolen bases. While the 23-year-old is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Santiago Espinal to see most of the opportunities at the hot corner.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte (side) was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup on Tuesday against the hosting Atlanta Braves at Truist Park due to left-side pain, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith. Santiago Espinal got the start at third base and is fifth in the batting order, with Austin Wynns starting at first base and hitting seventh against Braves left-hander Chris Sale. Spencer Steer is in left field and batting sixth. Marte has been getting regular playing time for the Reds with both Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) and Jeimer Candelario (back) both on the injured list, and he's taken advantage by hitting .294 (20-for-68) on the year with three home runs. He's gone 11-for-39 with a homer, nine RBI and two steals in his last 10 games. If the 23-year-old Dominican ends up missing extended time, Espinal and ... [More]

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Marte was on fire at the plate for about a week where he hit nearly .500 at the plate. Now, Marte is beginning to slow down with the bat and only has two hits over his last four games. That being said, Marte will get the night off on Saturday and will likely be back in the lineup on Sunday. As a result, Santiago Espinal will start at third base and bat eighth versus right-hander Trevor Williams on Saturday.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte continued his stellar offensive performance in Monday's 3-1 win over the Cardinals. The 23-year-old went 1-for-2 with an RBI triple and two walks. The former fantasy prospect got called up in the second week of April and has been on a tear, slashing .370/.431/.696 with three home runs, 16 RBI, and four stolen bases in 51 plate appearances. He is currently rostered in just 49 percent of leagues. While it is unrealistic to expect any hitter to maintain production at this level, there may not be much more opportunity for fantasy managers to add Marte if he keeps things up.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte continued smashing the ball during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old went 3-for-5 with a double, two steals, and three RBI in the win. Marte went 7-for-15 with seven RBI during this three-game series in Colorado. Overall, Marte is slashing .364/.404/659 with three homers, 15 RBI, and four steals this season. This hot stretch might not last forever, so fantasy managers should take advantage of it and roster Marte where available. He has been red-hot at the plate since being recalled.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte will get the starting nod again on Monday evening when they begin a series against the Miami Marlins. Marte enjoyed a career game on Sunday and is being rewarded with another start at the hot corner. He is slated to bat in the eight-hole. On Sunday, Marte went 5-for-7 with two doubles and a grand slam. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Marte's status as he could be earning the majority of starts at the hot corner over Jeimer Candelario. Last summer, Marte had a disappointing season as he held a .210/.248/.301 slash line with just four home runs and nine stolen bases. This was a sharp decline compared to the .316/.366/.456 line he held across his first 33-game taste of the majors in 2023. Marte is worth considering in DFS given his recent play facing Miami right-hander Max Meyer.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte had an explosive day at the plate, going 5-for-7 with a home run, two doubles, seven RBI, and three runs. The entire offense was firing on all cylinders in the 24-2 win over the Orioles, and this was an encouraging sign for the former top prospect. It's important to note that his grand slam and one of his doubles came off Jorge Mateo and Gary Sanchez, so don't take this as a sure sign of a breakout. Still, Marte is expected to get more playing time with Christian Encarnacion-Strand landing on the injured list, and there's still time for the youngster to figure things out at the major league level.

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Thursday that they recalled infielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville and placed infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with lower-back inflammation. It didn't take long for Marte to rejoin the big-league roster after he was just optioned to Louisville on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Dominican only saw action in three games before being optioned and went 1-for-6 with a steal and a walk. Jeimer Candelario started at first base on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, with Santiago Espinal manning third base. Even though Encarnacion-Strand is on the shelf, Marte's opportunities could be limited with the Reds with Spencer Steer (shoulder) getting close to playing first base, which would shift Candelario back to third. At best, Marte is a stash candidate in NL-only leagues for the time being.

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Tuesday that they optioned infielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville. Marte was one of the odd men out with infielder Matt McLain (hamstring) and outfielder Austin Hays (calf) both returning from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Marte was brought up to Cincy as infield depth when McLain landed on the injured list, but the 23-year-old only appeared in three games and went 1-for-6 at the plate with a steal, two runs scored, and a walk in seven plate appearances. He'll now head back to the farm and bide his time there before eventually getting another shot in the big leagues with the Reds at some point this year. Marte was suspended 80 games last year, and when he returned, he really struggled at the plate. He has an intriguing power-speed combination, but he's facing an uphill battle for playing time in the majors.

The Cincinnati Reds recalled infielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday after placing second baseman Matt McLain (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Marte isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday in San Francisco against the Giants, but he'll give the Reds additional infield depth moving forward with McLain sidelined. The 23-year-old earned the early-season call-up by hitting .353 (12-for-34) with six doubles, five RBI and three stolen bases in nine games at Louisville. The Dominican infielder just couldn't get it going in his second year in the big leagues in 2024 after serving an 80-game suspension for a violation of the league's drug-prevention program, as he slashed .210/.248/.301 with a .549 OPS in 66 games for the Reds. Marte will get more chances to prove he belongs in the big leagues, but for now, he's merely a stash candidate in NL-only affairs.

The Cincinnati Reds optioned infielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, according to the team. In addition to Marte, the Reds optioned infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan, outfielder Rece Hinds and right-handers Connor Phillips and Yosver Zulueta to Louisville and reassigned infielder Sal Stewart to minor-league camp. Marte, 23, is the biggest name of the bunch, although he should be up with the Reds sooner than later in 2025. The 23-year-old Dominican infielder served an 80-game suspension last year for performance-enhancing drugs and then hit a disappointing .210/.248/.301 with four home runs, 18 RBI, nine steals and 24 runs scored in 66 games upon his return. In 11 spring training games, he went 3-for-20 with no homers, three RBI and eight strikeouts. The former top prospect still has an intriguing power/speed profile, but for now he'll head to the minors to hopefully regain some confidence at the plate.

According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte could open the 2025 season in the minor leagues. After acquiring Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Marte could be without a permanent spot in the lineup. The 23-year-old missed the first 80 games of the 2024 season due to a performance enhancing drug suspension and struggled in his return. Across 66 games, the infielder held an underwhelming .210/.248/.301 line with just four home runs and nine stolen bases. However, in his short 35-game stint in the majors in 2023, Marte showcased high upside with a .316/.366/.456 line and three home runs and six stolen bases. Wittenmyer noted that his performance in Spring Training will be crucial in determine his role during the start of the season. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his performance as he could continue to fall on draft boards if his struggles continue to linger.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte will start on the bench for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Santiago Espinal will start at the hot corner and will bat eighth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. In 13 career at-bats against Taillon, Espinal has hit .231 with a .462 OPS. Marte has been a regular for the Reds at either third base or designated hitter down the stretch and has hit .240 (12-for-50) with two doubles, four RBI, four walks, 18 strikeouts and three stolen bases in 15 games in the month of September. Overall, 2024 has been a disappointment for the 22-year-old Dominican after opening the year serving a suspension. He's managed to hit just .212/.251/.306 with four long balls, 18 RBI and nine stolen bases in 222 at-bats. Espinal will be a low-upside DFS sleeper at the bottom of Cincy's batting order.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is not playing on Wednesday evening against the visiting Oakland Athletics at Great American Ballpark. Marte continues to lose playing time in Cincy despite the fact that Jeimer Candelario (toe) remains on the injured list. Santiago Espinal will make another start at third and will bat sixth for the Reds against A's right-hander Osvaldo Bido. The 22-year-old Marte got a late start to 2024 while serving a suspension and has never found his footing at the plate, entering Wednesdays contest with an even .200 average (33-for-165) with four homers, 14 RBI, six stolen bases and 54 strikeouts in 46 games played. He has gone 7-for-21 with a homer and two RBI in his last six games, but fantasy managers haven't been able to use him in mixed leagues in 2024. The 29-year-old Espinal has exactly eight steals and eight homers in 267 at-bats in 2024 and is gaining steam in NL-only leagues.